Honey BBQ Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs

Looking for a party appetizer that hits the spot but doesn’t take hours to make? Look no further than this super simple Honey BBQ Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs recipe. The two-ingredient sauce is so yummy, and it enhances the flavor of the savory meatballs. Perfect for holiday parties, game day gatherings or even pair them with some rice and a salad for a quick dinner.

Working with an Instant Pot

You guys, an Instant Pot is so easy to work with and true to its name, food is done in an instant! I know, I was skeptical at first, too. If you’re nervous about working with one, try some recipes in this cookbook and then read this post and then get going!

Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs from Scratch

There are two ways to make this recipe, one making meatballs from scratch and the other using frozen cocktail meatballs. If you’re in a hurry, frozen meatballs may be your best bet. Homemade cocktail meatballs take a few extra steps but taste scrumptious!

Use the Instant Pot the same way you would use your stovetop, with the sauté button. Brown the meatballs in batches and then put them all back in the Instant Pot and finish off the cooking. It’s still fast and you still only dirtied one pot. You can make these cocktail meatballs ahead of time and then freeze! Then when it’s time to toss together a quick appetizer, just follow the steps below.

Using Instant Pot Frozen Cocktail Meatballs

This popular appetizer comes together in less than thirty minutes if you use frozen meatballs. Here’s all you do:

Easy BBQ Sauce

Savory, tender meatballs pair beautifully with this simple and sweet barbecue sauce. And it’s only two ingredients!

Grab a bottle of your favorite sauce or use my delicious homemade BBQ sauce recipe. Add some honey (about half of the amount of sauce you start with) and you have a simply sweet sauce perfect for these sizzling cocktail meatballs!

More Instant Pot Appetizers

Once you get the hang of working with your instant pot, there are countless recipes you can make! I especially love appetizers since they come together so quickly. Try a few of these favorites:

Instant Pot Meatballs and Pasta Pressure Cooker Asian Steamed Dumplings Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

More Mouthwatering Appetizers

Don’t have an instant pot? Try some of these no fail nibbles for your next get together.

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